You're a courageous leader, God grant you more glorious years - GEJ showers praise on IBB as ex head of state turns 78

Author: Buchi Obichie


- Ex president Goodluck Jonathan has described IBB as a courageous leader, in his birthday message to the former head of state


- Jonathan said the former military president contributed immensely to the physical and economic development of the country

- The former president prayed God to grant Babangida more glorious years on earth

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has described former military head of state, Gen Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), as a courageous leader who devoted his time and strength to upholding the glory and honour of Nigeria.

Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message issued on Friday, August 16 in Yenagoa by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, on the occasion of Babangida’s 78th birthday, NAN reports.

Legit.ng gathers that he said that the former military president contributed immensely to the physical and economic development of the country.


“I am delighted to join your family and other well-wishers to celebrate with you on the occasion of your 78th birthday.

“You are a courageous leader who has committed his time and strength to defending the honour and glory of Nigeria.

“As a military president, you contributed immensely to the physical and economic development of our nation.

“As you celebrate, I pray that God Almighty will keep you in perfect peace and bless you with divine health,” he said.

The former president prayed God to grant Babangida more glorious years on earth.


In a similar development, Legit.ng previously reported that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta congratulated General Ibrahim Babangida, as he clocks 78 years on Saturday, August 17.

In a statement by his chief press secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, the governor said that Babangida was an elder statesman whose commitment to the unity and indivisibility of the country remained resolute.


He extolled the former Nigerian leader for his leadership qualities, and acknowledged his role in the creation of Delta as a state and for remaining an elder statesman and rallying point since leaving office in 1993.